User Manual

4 Remote Operation
There are several interfaces available for remote communication: USB, RS232, GPIB,
Ethernet, and RS485. With all these interfaces, this power supply is very flexible to be
controlled remotely. Users can program the power supply by using the SCPI (Standard
Commands for Programmable Instruments) commands over any one of the remote interfaces.
This section will describe how to set up all of the supported interfaces.
Note: The RMT indicator will appear on display when the power supply is successfully
connected to a PC remotely through any remote interface. Keys on the front panel will be
locked until the instrument is in LOCAL mode. To return to LOCAL mode from the front panel,
press .The RMT indicator will disappear when the instrument is in LOCAL mode.
4.1 Interface Configuration
4.1.1 USB
The MR series supports USBVCP and USBTMC functions on USB port. The USBVCP and
USBTMC function only one on USB port at the same time.
Follow the steps below to select USBVCP or USBTMC function.
1. From the menu, select Communication and press .
2. When USB is select, press to select USB. The following display will be shown:
3. Press to flashing and use keys to select USBVCP or USBTMC function. Press
to select the corresponding settings. When select the USBTMC function then following display
will be shown: